PSA to all my people pleasers. I do not say this to identify with the people-pleasing lifestyle, but rather I say this as a recovering chronic people pleaser who thought it was my identity in Christ to please man. I grew up in church, with the word, and yet I somehow never took hold of … More It’s Never Been About Getting People to Like You
Since I happened to take several photos, I decided I would share some of my painting process on these hollyhocks in my art journal. The black and white photo was to check the values. I ended up doing this painting in about 20 (or more– I’m just guessing, but it was a lot) burst painting … More Painting Process
I hope you all have been well and enjoyed celebrating the birth of Christ with your family and friends! We had a beautiful time celebrating here, and it’s been so nice having a bit of a slower season over the holidays to spend some time reflecting and praying. I am not exactly sure what God … More Open Doors
It’s been too long, friends! I don’t know where my motivation for this ol’ blog went, but I have been meaning to get back on here for a while. I made topic idea notes in my phone a few times, and then just didn’t get to it. There has been a lot going on lately, … More Arty Updates
There’s a running joke in our family about me.. it’s about my destruction of books. Whenever I go thrifting and find some new treasures, the boys all laugh and say, “Oh mom, you bought some new books to tear up?” Why yes, yes I did. I don’t tear up ALL the books, but I really … More The Dismantling
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